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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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